Packaging - Hazmat
According to 171.2 of the HMR, anyone who offers or accepts a hazardous material shipment must comply with the HMR. Providers of packaging used in the transportation of hazardous materials must comply as well. No person, individual, or company may offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless the shipment complies with the HMR. If you transport hazardous materials in commerce within the jurisdiction of the United States, you are regulated and must comply with the HMR.
This course meets the training requirements outlined in 49 CFR 172.704. Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will have the ability to identify the shipper’s responsibility as it relates to hazardous materials packages and packaging, and any exceptions to these requirements. To complete this course the Learner will need the use of external course references (provided) making the course duration vary per individual.
Relevant Standards: U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration – 49CFR 172.101
- Linear Duration/min: 00:41:37
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level III (difficult)
- Interactivity: Level I
- Prerequisites: HMT-1.0
Target Audience: This course is intended for workers that are required to transport hazardous materials regulated by the United States Department of Transportation.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- HMT 5.1.0 Define “packaging” according to the HMR
- HMT 5.2.0 Identify the shipper’s responsibility as it relates to hazardous materials packages and packaging, and any exceptions to these requirements
- HMT 5.3.0 Identify special types of packaging required for a variety of hazardous materials, including general and specific requirements and any exceptions
- HMT 5.4.0 Identify requirements and exceptions related to Limited Quantities, Agriculture Products, Materials of Trade, and Lab Packs
- HMT 5.5.0 Identify required methods for handling damaged or leaking HM packages
- HMT 5.6.0 Identify DOD packaging certification requirements
- HMT 5.7.0 Identify requirements for overpacks
